A compilation of short articles about the life and times at Carnaun National School in Athenry. The book marks the 100th anniversary since the school opened it’s doors. It was dedicated by Finbarr O’Regan, Principal Teacher, to the Teachers and Pupils of Carnaun National School. In Iothlann Dé go gcastar sinn’. An invaluable record of some of the school history of this area.
The Good Old Days
“Take me back to the good old days To the days I went to school. The times were…Cuimhní m’Óige le Tomás Ó Cobhthaigh
“Mise Neidín. Is asal mé. Té beartaithe agam scéal mo shaoil a insint daoibh, ma…Belleville, Mount Browne, Kilskeagh and Carnaun School
School days are the best days of our lives – sure we have all heard this well wo…The FÁS Scheme
It started on November 1989 for one year. We were lucky to get one of our parent…Carnaun School and Religious Vocations
I have been asked to write an article and share some reflections on Carnaun Scho…Tim O’Regan as Principal, Teacher and Educator
No matter who we are, where we are, or what we are, all human beings have the po…Jackdaws in the Roof: A Nature Walk by 5th and 6th Classes of Carnaun School 1990
I STARTED off the Nature Walk by talking about all the ordinary everyday Carnaun…Bring your Chalk
The first words of confirmation that I had got the job in Carnaun National Schoo…Carnaun: Moulded by Time
Little is known of the exact reasons for choosing, in 1891, this site for a new…Cómhrá Gaeilge le Fionnbarra ÓRiagáin
D’Fhoghlaim na paisti an Ghaeilge ó scéalta go mór mhór scéalta faoi obair na fe…A tribute to Father Patrick Duffy
Priest of the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska The year was 1929—the month was Augus…Carnaun School: My Alma Mater 1924 to 1935
I remember with nostalgia my first day in school when my sister Nora proudly int…From Behind the Blackboard
When I was asked to contribute a few reminiscences of mine about my days in Carn…Sporting Achievements Carnaun School
Hurling, Football and Rugby achievements by pupils and past pupils of Carnaun Sc…Across the Mountain
As I reflect on Alice Taylor’s book “To School through the Fields” I borrow and…Carnaun School: An Ancient Tradition
The close association of the O’Regan family with Carnaun National School which b…My Days in Carnaun National School
On my first day there was a big welcome from the Master, Mr. Tim O’Regan. He wa…Some Archaeological Sites in the Carnaun School Area
The Carnaun School catchment area provides a wealth of historical and prehistori…Cussane 1891 to 1991
In this the Centenary year of the establishment Carnaun National School, it is o…Macra na Tuaithe
Carnaun Macra na Tuaithe was formed in April 1964 by Mr. Paddy Connors, Agricult…Editors Note
The deed was signed by W. P. Lambert, landlord and Mary Rabbitt, tenant, on 19-09-1891 , and the work of building began immediately. While this book is not in itself a history of the school, I believe that it will be an invaluable record of some of the school history of this area. It may, I hope,…Keep reading
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Many thanks to all our writers, researchers and contributors who have made this collation of writing a meaningful historical record. If you would like to add an article, news, thoughts, opinions, photos or anything else to the Athenry.org Library please contact our Editor, Finbarr O’Regan at: oreganathenry@gmail.comContact
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